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What Causes Cold Intolerance In An Elderly Person?

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Question : my mother is 82 years old she just moved to nj from florida into a continuing care facility she is always cold even thoigh she has many warm blankets and clothes on she was lying in bed and her back was soaked with sweat but she says she is cold what could this be and what can i do to make her more comfortable

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Answered by Dr. Vasudha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Few investgations with expert advise & change in routine will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXX,
Thanks for the query. I have read it & understand your concern.
Your mother is lucky to have a caring daughter like you. I would suggest few things to help you sort out the present issue of her health.
- Low thyroid/ pituitary hormone levels can lead to cold intolerance. An Endocrinologist's consultation with few pathological tests would note the conditions .. followed by specific treatment to get rid of the problem.
- Low appetite/ lack of proper eating can lead to low glucose level, low blood pressure.. fatigue,exhaustion & excessive cold . Frequent & small dietary servings ( which are nourishing & light to digest )can take care. A condition like Anorexia nervosa ( with severe weight loss & lack of food intake )needs physicians advise & specific care,
- Looking at her age .. she needs a through physical check up & few cancer detection tests to exclude malignancy .
- Psychological depression can have such symptom.. needs self care in form of meditation/ positive thoughts/ an enjoyable activities & company of similar age group / some sitting games( cross word, playing cards, reading clubs, TV serials etc.A psychological counselor may help.
* I hope you find the answer to be informative & useful. If you have any follow up queries.. please feel free to ask.
Thanks.

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What Causes Cold Intolerance In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Few investgations with expert advise & change in routine will help. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX XXXX, Thanks for the query. I have read it & understand your concern. Your mother is lucky to have a caring daughter like you. I would suggest few things to help you sort out the present issue of her health. - Low thyroid/ pituitary hormone levels can lead to cold intolerance. An Endocrinologist's consultation with few pathological tests would note the conditions .. followed by specific treatment to get rid of the problem. - Low appetite/ lack of proper eating can lead to low glucose level, low blood pressure.. fatigue,exhaustion & excessive cold . Frequent & small dietary servings ( which are nourishing & light to digest )can take care. A condition like Anorexia nervosa ( with severe weight loss & lack of food intake )needs physicians advise & specific care, - Looking at her age .. she needs a through physical check up & few cancer detection tests to exclude malignancy . - Psychological depression can have such symptom.. needs self care in form of meditation/ positive thoughts/ an enjoyable activities & company of similar age group / some sitting games( cross word, playing cards, reading clubs, TV serials etc.A psychological counselor may help. * I hope you find the answer to be informative & useful. If you have any follow up queries.. please feel free to ask. Thanks.